SKULLBIKERS Fun with peppers in 2021 GLOG

And so it begins, another year of growing some peppers. This will be a sort of continuation of last year
 
http://thehotpepper.com/topic/73129-skullbikers-roaring-into-the-twenties-glog/page-1
 
as several of those plants are still going(and many got whacked and ended up on the burn pile). 
 
Anyway, I have 3 trays of peppers sown and many have germinated already(mostly annums). I wanted to compare several different jalapeños for taste in real time. This tray is all jalapeños, ten types from 7 different vendors. The seeds in block 3 are from 2014.
 

 
Another tray with annums at each end and mostly rocotos in the middle(and they're taking their sweet time).
 

 
 

 

[skullbiker]

It looks like I have a Chichimeca Jalapeno with some variegation going on.
 

 

[skullbiker]

Seedlings from seeds planted Feb. 1.
 
Peppa Peach, courtesy of Tybo.
 

 

 
Antep Aci Cross for Growdown 2021.
 

 

 

[skullbiker]

Brainstrain
 

 
Pot-o-Sugar Rush Peach
 

 

[skullbiker]

Today I was recycling the soil from some of my last seasons pepper containers. I think the root mass/ball speaks for itself. Root Booster is awesome.
 

 

 

 

[PepperFish]

Oh man, now I am super jealous. Those sugar rush peach take all season to ripen here. They're so delicious, but haven't been worth growing for me here in NC, I'm always left with so many unripe pods...

 

[skullbiker]

A few I set outside in preparation to planting out.
 

 

 

 

 

 
All of these had seeds planted December 23.

 

[ahayastani]

 
All of these had seeds planted December 23.

 
Seems they like it over there Mine still have some catching up to do 

 

[skullbiker]

 
Seems they like it over there Mine still have some catching up to do 

 
It seems like most plants like it here if you can protect them from the dangers.
I'm fairly certain you'll catch up just fine.

 

[skullbiker]

The variegation on one of the the F2 Poblano X Scarletts Chili plants.
 

 
Pot-O-Emerald Fire Jalapenos
 

 
A couple pots of bell peppers.
Stuff Enuff Hybrid
 

 
Big Bertha Hybrid
 

 
Pot-O- Suhauro Big Chilli plants
 

 

[PaulG]

Looks good, 'Biker. I think I'm going to
try your method of putting more than
one plant in my big container tubs.
Same kind you have. Except not
painted, so they are degrading after
8 seasons.

 

[skullbiker]

Pot - O - Primo Jalapenos
 

 
Pot - O - F2 Poblano X Scarletts Chilis
 

 

[skullbiker]

Sorry to say..........Bugs Bunny just went on the endangered species list on my property. I was giving him a break but now he F'ed up.
 

 

[skullbiker]

Pot - O - Mucho Nacho Jalapenos
I have this variety started from seeds of three different vendors, might be interesting to note the differences,if any. Last year they made some smokin' Cowboy Candy! I'll probably do some hot sauce with them this year.
 

 
Pot - O - Antep Aci Dolma
I still have my sauce ferment going from some last seasons pickin's.
 

 
More potting going on today, and tomorrow, and.............

 

[ahayastani]

 
More potting going on today, and tomorrow, and.............

 
Your plants look as if they are ready to accept more root space Healthy looking leaves, preparing to take off to the sky and yield fruit
 
I have also begun the repotting work. I find it rewarding, comparable to sending your little ones into adulthood  

 

[skullbiker]

 
Your plants look as if they are ready to accept more root space Healthy looking leaves, preparing to take off to the sky and yield fruit
 
I have also begun the repotting work. I find it rewarding, comparable to sending your little ones into adulthood  

Some have begun to set fruit already. The final potting is a bit of work as I reuse last years soil and add new compost to it. The mixing and blending takes time and effort.

 

[skullbiker]

Pods setting on a couple of the bell pepper plants.
 
Big Bertha Hybrid
 

 
Stuff Enuff Hybrid
 

 

[Inoks]

You and your warm climate... Pfff

 

[skullbiker]

You and your warm climate... Pfff

The climate is very good, the bugs and pests are very bad.

 

[PaulG]

The climate is very good, the bugs and pests are very bad.

At least you can attempt to mitigate the
bugs and pests!
 
On the other hand, I appreciate not having
those issues, beyond a few aphids, etc.
 
In any case, your grows are always superior, 
my friend!

 

[skullbiker]

At least you can attempt to mitigate the
bugs and pests!
 
On the other hand, I appreciate not having
those issues, beyond a few aphids, etc.
 
In any case, your grows are always superior, 
my friend!

 
Just moving containers around the last few days I've come across about 10 large(as big as my index finger) grubs and probably a half dozen slugs. And then there are all the different 4 legged thief's. Stuff grows really fast here if you can keep it alive!